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USCC Regulation 420–1

Cadet Living Areas

Guide to

Standards of

Cadet Living

Areas and

Barracks

Arrangement

Headquarters

United States Corps of Cadets

West Point, NY

16 June 2023

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

USCC PAM 420-1

Guide to Standards of Cadet Living Areas and Barracks Arrangement

This major revision, dated TBD —

Converts the USCC CADET SOP AY23 document into a USCC REG and USCC Pamphlets.

References to TAC responsibilities removed in bulk. Only remaining mentions are where it nests

with the cadet chain of command responsibilities. TAC duties and responsibilities should be

covered elsewhere and not in a cadet centric SOP.

Includes inspection checklists.

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Headquarters

United States Corps of Cadets

West Point, NY

USCC Pamphlet 420–1

16 June 2023

Effective 16 June 2023

Cadet Living Areas

Guide to Standards of Cadet Living Areas and Barracks Arrangement

By Order of the Commandant of

Cadets:

QUANDER.MARK.CH Digitally signed by

RISTOPHER.1019048 QUANDER.MARK.CHRISTOPHER.10

600-20, USCC Pamphlet 670-1,

and USCC Pamphlet 600-20.

Applicability.

This

regulation

to the proponent or specified

approval authority. Refer to AR

25–50 for specific guidance on

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applies to all personnel under

how to submit memorandums

MARK C. QUANDER

Brigadier General, United States Army

Commandant of Cadets

Official:

GINGER E. LEVINE

Administrative Assistant

to the Commandant of Cadets

History. This is a new publication to

replace elements of the former USCC

Cadet SOP. This USCC Pamphlet has

affiliated regulations and pamphlets.

All previous versions of the Cadet

SOP are now obsolete with the

publication of this regulation and

affiliated pamphlets.

Summary. This document establishes

the

USCC

Pamphlet

600-20

to

accompany USCC Regulation

operational control of the United

States Corps of Cadets at the

United States Military Academy.

Proponent

and

exception

authorit y. The proponent of this

regulation is the Brigade Tactical

Department. The proponent has the

authority to approve exceptions or

waivers to this regulation that are

consistent with controlling law and

regulations,

except

where

otherwise

specified

within

the

pamphlet.

Cadets,

units,

and

leaders may request an exception

or waiver to this regulation by

providing justification that includes

a full analysis of the expected

benefits and risks. All requests for

exceptions or waivers will be

endorsed by the commander or

senior leader of the requesting

activity and forwarded through their

higher headquarters

THRU the appropriate agencies.

Supplementation.

Supplementation

of

this

regulation and establishment of

command or local forms are

prohibited without prior approval

from the Commandant of the

Corps of Cadets.

Suggested

improvements.

Users are invited to submit

comments

and

suggested

improvements

IAW

USCC

Regulation 600-20.

Distribution. This publication is

available in electronic media and

is in- tended for the United

States Corps of Cadets at the

United States Military Academy

and affiliated USMA staff and

faculty

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Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1

Introduction, page

Purpose • 1–1, page 2

Scope • 1–2, page 2

Objectives • 1–3, page 2

Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms• 1–4, page 2

Responsibilities • 1–5, page 2

Chapter 2

Standards of Cadet Living Areas, page

General • 2–1, page 3

Barracks Life • 2-2 page 3

Barracks Utilization • 2-3, page 3

Care and Maintenance of the Barracks • 2–4, page 4

Barracks Furniture • 2–5, page 4

Chapter 3

Standards for Components of Cadet Barracks Rooms, page

Ceiling • 3–1, page 5

Walls • 3-2, page 5

Floor • 3-3, page 6

Switches/Outlets • 3–4, page 6

Medicine Cabinets • 3-5 page 6

Sink/Countertop (Including Fixtures) • 3-6, page 7

Laundry Bin • 3-7, page 7

Beds • 3-8, page 8

Dresser • 3-9, page 9

Wardrobes• 3-10, page 15

Coat Closet• 3-11, page 18

Rifle Rack • 3-12, page 20

HVAC • 3-13, page 23

Ventilation/Exhaust Fans • 3-14, page 23

Door (Including Locking Mechanism) • 3-15, page 23

Windows and Blinds• 3-16, page 24

Desk, Chair, and Bookshelf • 3-17, page 25

Trunk Rooms• 3-18, page 26

Miscellaneous Items • 3-19, page 26

Chapter 4

Visitors in Barracks, page 28

Appendix A

Inspection Checklists, page

A-1. AMI Checklist, page

A-2. Room Maintenance Checklist, page

A-3. SAMI Checklist, page

A-4. Common Area Checklist, page

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1–1. Purpose

This pamphlet provides policies and responsibilities for conduct and management of the Cadet

Barracks at the United States Military Academy. This pamphlet will also be known as the

Barracks Arrangement Guide (BAG).

1-2. Scope.

Provisions of this pamphlet apply to personnel assigned, attached, or under Operational Control

(OPCON) of the United States Corps of Cadets (USCC). This pamphlet is punitive. Violations of

the policies in this publication are punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article

92, Failure to Obey Order or Regulation, AR 150-1 (Organization. Administration, and

Operation), and USCC Regulation 351-1 located on the USMA G5 Publications Library page.

1–3. Objectives

The objectives of this publication are to—

a. Provide clear instructions for the accountability, maintenance, and living standards for

cadets areas.

b. Mirror the Army’s system of regulation and corresponding pamphlet formats to familiarize

cadets with the process of locating, reading, and applying guidance and instructions found in

standard publications.

c. Standardize the location of the USCC Regulation and corresponding Pamphlet to USMA

G5 Publications Library.

1–4. Explanation of abbreviations and terms

See USCC Reg 600-20 located on USMA G5 Publications Library page.

1-5. Responsibilities

a. Tactical Teams

(1) The chain of command is responsible for the maintenance and stewardship of their

assigned facilities. The chain of command is also responsible for providing cadets with a safe,

secure, and healthy living environment in which they may develop.

(2) TAC Teams and Cadet Company Commanders will manage roommate changes and will

ensure no Fourth-, Third- or Second-Class Cadets remain together for two consecutive

semesters. The RTO retains authority to approve deviations from this standard.

(3) TAC Teams and Cadet Company Commanders will ensure that first line supervisors and

their respective subordinates do not reside in the same room together during the rated period.

Exceptions to this policy due to barracks constraints reside with the Tactical Team.

(4) Regimental Tactical Officers (RTO) designate company areas based on unit size and

space available.

(5) TAC Teams will redistribute rooms as necessary to prevent over-billeting and to adjust for

attrition.

b. Building Commandants

(1) Building Commandants are responsible for promulgation of maintenance processes and

procedures for their respective areas and building of responsibility

(2) Building Commandants will maintain and manage work orders placed for their building an

dare responsible for following up on the work orders, as necessary.

(3) Building Commandants will attend required meetings as necessary and will interface with

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the USCC facilities manager.

c. Cadets

(1) Each Cadet will sign a DA From 2062 (Hand Receipt/Annex Number) within the first week

of each semester to inventory, report and accept responsibility for their assigned space,

furniture, and the condition of their space (i.e., configuration, bed, mattress, desk, chair, dresser,

wardrobe, laundry bin).

(2) If a Cadet is over 6' 2" a special 84" bed and mattress may be requested through Facility

manager/planner in coordination with TAC.

(3) The senior occupant will sign for all community items within the room: fixtures, HVAC,

sink, weapons rack/lock, windows, blinds, wardrobes, doors/strike, CAC, general structure

conditions within the space, etc. The Senior Occupant will be determined based on the

“Sequence Number” sort in AR 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions) . which determines seniority for

rank. The following sort will be used to determine the Senior Occupant in order: Current Date of

Rank (DOR), Previous Date of Rank (DOR), Active Federal Commissioned Service, Date of

Appointment, Date of Birth (Earlier is Senior), and finally alphabetical order.

(4) Barracks furniture will not be reconfigured, rearranged, removed, thrown away or

discarded without written permission from the Facility Manager or Facility Planner.

(5) Any damaged furniture will be immediately reported to the Senior Cadet and TAC chain of

command.

(6) Cadets will report any damage or maintenance deficiencies IAW the procedures outlined

in Chapter 2.

Chapter 2

Standards of Cadet Living Areas

2-1. General

This section establishes the standards for barracks living, inspections, and authorizations. This

policy is intended to establish and enforce good order and discipline in cadet barracks. The

pamphlet is designed to serve as an inspection standard. Cadets will live out of their drawers

(not just meet the minimum number of required items) but will use the organization as a means

of daily living and meet the minimum of items displayed (encourages proper laundry rotation).

2-2. Barracks Life

Principles of cadet barracks life common to all are:

a. Military Transition . To provide Cadets with a proper living environment where they can

transition into and better understand military life and the living conditions of their future Soldiers.

b. Academic Setting . To provide Cadets with the academic setting to stimulate and enhance

intellectual development.

c. Diverse Environmen t. To teach Cadets how to live in a diverse environment.

d. Safety and Security . To provide a safe, secure, and healthy living environment for USCC.

e. Proper Habits . To teach proper habits of cleanliness, organization, and the practice of

inspecting and learning attention to detail.

2-3. Barracks Utilization.

a. Cadet companies will be billeted together to maintain integrity and to facilitate command

and control.

b. When possible, all cadets will reside on the same floor. When not possible, TAC teams will

do their best to reduce the amount of 4CL and 3CL rooms not within the company footprint.

2-4. Care and Maintenance of the Barracks

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a. Damage and Deficiencies. Work orders include all cadet and community rooms within the

barracks.

(1) Cadets are responsible for timely reporting and maintaining the PMCS ( DA Form 2404

(Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) ) for each space and room they are

assigned. Space and room allocations shall include but is not limited to cadet rooms, halls,

restrooms, storage areas, trunk rooms, etc. If assigned a space, it is the cadet’s responsibility to

report and up channel breakage, damage, maintenance, and abuse in writing. Timely and

accurate reporting ensures the building commandants the ability to inspect, track and close out

all damage, maintenance, and repair service orders.

(2) DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) will be updated when

a deficiency occurs.

(3) Should a room require a service work order cadets will report any damage or maintenance

deficiencies to the company supply officers through their cadet chain of command. Company

supply officers are responsible for consolidating all barracks deficiencies and reporting them to

the TAC Team.

(4) Procedures for turning in work orders will be determined by the building commandants for

each barracks in coordination with company TAC teams.

b. Hallways, Common Areas, and Bathrooms . Cadets are responsible for keeping hallways,

common areas, and bathrooms in Cadet barracks clean, free of clutter, and debris. Bathrooms

will be cleaned regularly. Personal doormats are not authorized within the barracks.

c. Bulletin Boards. Bulletin boards will be properly maintained, and items posted will be

professional and in good taste. Cadets will not post images and/or messages depicting the

following: slanderous statements, nudity, semi-nudity, racial, sexual, or religious bias or

discrimination, and any material that encourages or appears to condone the use or abuse of

alcohol, drug, or tobacco products. Fliers and signs must be removed no later than 2 days after

they expire.

d. TAPS Regulations, Door Lock, and Late Lights Out Policy . It is the duty of the company

leadership to enforce the late light and door lock policy at TAPS every night. Refer USCC

Regulation 600-20 located on the USMA G5 Publications Library page for all TAPS policies and

procedures.

e. Full Pack-out. All cadets will conduct a full pack-our of their rooms and of the Company

Area prior to Summer Leave unless otherwise directed by the BTO and Cadet Chain of

Command. A full pack-out is defined as removal of all personal items, to include by not limited to

uniforms, academic material, cleaning supplies, and personal items, from a cadet room such

that the only remaining items in the room are fixtures, furniture, and other items assigned to the

room. The last cadet remaining in an assigned room prior to a departure period is the cadet

ultimately responsible for assuring the entirety of the room meets the pack-out standard.

f. Partial Pack-out . When directed, a partial pack-out of cadet rooms can be utilized for

intermittent absences, such as but not limited to Winter Break leave and/or Spring Break leave.

During a partial pack-out, personal items may remain in the room but rooms will be in AMI

standard prior to a cadet’s departure. The last cadet remaining in an assigned room prior to a

departure period is the cadet ultimately responsible for assuring the entirety of the room meets

the pack-out standard.

2-5. Barracks Furniture

a. Furniture Is essential to maintaining the quality of life for current and future cadets within

USCC. Barracks room configuration Is extremely important in determining room assignments,

capacity, sustainment, safety, and security.

b. All barracks rooms will be maintained in accordance with Appendices 1 and 2. No

alterations to the rooms are authorized. This Includes adding, removing, altering, or

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reconfiguring of any furniture from Cadet, meeting, trunk, or janitorial rooms in the Cadet

barracks without the written permission of the Facilities Manager or Facility Planner.

c. Collaboration and study rooms may be reconfigured; however, no furniture is to be

removed, or displaced from said room.

d. Collaboration and study room furniture is not authorized for individual Cadet rooms.

Personnel authorized additional furniture shall be Issued required furniture and will be tracked

and accounted for on the DA From 2062 (Hand Receipt/Annex Number) .

Chapter 3

Standards for Components of Cadet Barracks Rooms

3-1. Ceiling

a. In most Cadets rooms the typical items on the ceilings include:

(1) Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (Figure 3-1.A)

(2) Overhead lights (Figure 3-1.B)

(3) Motion sensors (Figure 3-1.C)

(4) Fire suppression system sprinklers (Figure 3-1.D)

(5) HVAC Vents (Figure 3-1.E)

b. Cadets will not add, hang, and tape any items to the ceiling. Cadets will not hang any items

from any of the Ceiling components listed in paragraph 3-1.a.

Figure 3-1: Cadet Room Ceiling in MacArthur Barracks

3-2. Walls

a. Flags/Posters in Cadet Rooms. Cadets are authorized one flag per Cadet to be displayed

on the inside of their room. Cadets are authorized to display a state, country, sports team,

university flag, or an official “active” Army unit flag (i.e. 82ABN, 10MTN, 4ID, 101ABN). This

standard includes exchange Cadets. Additionally, cadets are authorized one poster per cadet to

be displayed on the inside of their room. This must not contain images and/or messages

B

A

C

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depicting the following: slanderous statements, nudity, semi-nudity, racial, sexual, or religious

bias or discrimination, and any material that encourages or appears to condone the use or

abuse of alcohol, drug, or tobacco products.

3-3. Floor

a. Cadets will maintain a floor that has a clean appearance. At a minimum, Cadets will sweep

if needed prior to AMI for general cleanliness. Prior to SAMI Cadets will mop their floors.

b. Rugs. First Class Cadets are authorized one rug per a room. The rug must not detract from

the military appearance of the room and must be one solid earth toned color (brown, green,

yellow, orange, or gray).

3-4. Switches/Outlets

a. Cadet rooms are mostly outfitted with overhead/sink light switches, outlets, and HVAC

control. Refer to Chapter 3-21 for authorized devices that may use the outlets.

b. HVAC Control. See para 3-14.c. for instructions.

Figure 3-4. Cadet Room light switch, thermostat, and outlet.

3-5. Medicine Cabinets

a. Mirrors. Mirrors will be clean, absent of streaks and marks.

b. Hygiene Items. Items will be displayed in a neat and professional manner and put in

descending height order from left to right. The shelves should remain clean and orderly,

their organization should not detract from the military appearance of the medicine cabinet.

All gel and cream bottles or cans along with toothpaste tubes should be free of product on

the exterior.

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Figure 3-5. Cadet Medicine Cabinet

3-6. Sink/Countertop (Including Fixtures)

a. Sink. Sink will be cleaned, to include faucet, around faucet, and around metallic stripping.

Cadets will display miscellaneous items such as cleaning supplies, travel toiletry bag, paper

towels, and shoe and brass shining materials under the sink. No uniform items will be displayed

in this location. Items will be stored neatly, and the storage area will not be so cluttered that it

detracts from the military appearance of the room.

b. Sink Lights. The sink light will work and must be clean of dust. Nothing will be hung from or

placed on top of sink light.

Figure 3-4. Sink

3-7. Laundry Bin

a. Every Cadet room has two laundry bins under the Cadet Sink. These bins will be utilized to

collect soiled laundry by Cadets.

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b. Cadets will utilize their “Barracks, Bag OD Green” (Laundry Bag) inside of the laundry bin

to collect soiled laundry. When placed in the Laundry Bin, the Green Laundry Bag will be drawn

completely closed.

c. Cadets are also issued laundry bags that may be white, brown, or yellow in color for

different types of laundry in the Cadet Laundry and Drycleaning Services (CLADS) system.

These bags may be used to separate soiled laundry prior to laundry pick-up and will always

reside in the Green laundry bag.

d. Cadets are also issued a Blue Laundry Bag for Dry Clean type items. This bag may be

placed in the Green Laundry bag or placed on top of the green laundry bag in the laundry bin.

e. In cases of three (3) cadets in a 2-person room or if there are only two laundry bins for

three (3) Cadets, the third Cadet may utilize their bed post to hang their laundry bag on.

Figure 3-5. Laundry Bin and Laundry Bag Components

3-8. Beds (Frame & Mattress)

a. Bed Components.

(1) Gray USMA Blanket.

(a) The gray blanket will be tucked with hospital corners with the USMA lettering facing down

and appearance of yellow stripe flush to either top or bottom edge of the mattress without any

yellow appearing on the top of the bed and parallel with the marching surface.

(b) Two hospital corners will be made at the foot of the bed.

(c) The fold near the head of the bed will be the width of an issued clipboard.

(2) Green Comforter.

(a) The green comforter will be folded at the foot of the bed, with the main fold facing the head

of the bed and the quarter fold facing the inspector.

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(3) Sheets.

(a) The bed will be made with two sheets that are tucked in with hospital corners. Hospital

corners will be folded at a 45-degree angle.

(b) A mattress cover or additional sheet is optional.

(c) Fold near head of the bed will be the width of an issued clipboard.

(d) From edge of mattress to the fold will be the length of an issued clipboard.

(e) Pillow. The pillow will be folded once in the pillowcase and displayed at the head of the

bed. The fold will face the foot of the bed.

(f) Fist Distance. Each side of the bed closest to a wall will be placed one fist distance away

from the wall.

Figure 3-6. Cadet Bed

(4) Bed Head Orientation.

(a) If a room contains a bunk bed, the top and bottom beds will be made with the head of the

beds on opposite ends.

(b) For bunk beds with beds with headboards, the bunk beds will be oriented so that both

headboards are on one side and all the bars are on the other side.

(5) Bed Locker and Storage

(a) The bed locker must be neat and organized.

(b) All items must be stored in a bag or container with no loose items.

(c) Bed Storage. The items in the bed locker must be stored in a neat and professional

manner. The neatness is determined by the discretion of the inspector and/or commander.

(6) OCIE/TA-50. The ruck sack will be packed and neatly placed on one side of the bed. The

assault pack and camel back will be stored neatly next to the ruck sack as displayed in the

picture above.

(7) Additional Bags.

(a) A cadet is authorized to store two civilian bags, one of which can be a corps squad or club

squad bag.

(b) The civilian bags will be displayed in the space as shown in the picture above.

(c) A flight bag will be placed in the top right of the underneath storage and will be used to

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store any extra uniforms such as ACUs that will not fit in the drawers.

(d) The garment bag will be stored as displayed in the picture above and will also be used to

store any additional uniforms.

b. Locking Beds. Beds must be locked during AMI/PMI unless the Cadet is in the room. They

will also be locked for leave periods including but not limited to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and

Spring Leave.

c. Field Equipment . All items will be stored in the Third and Fourth-Class cadets’ bed locker

inside of the ruck, assault pack, or staged neatly beside the ruck. The chain of command will

ensure it is properly secured in a bed locker during AMI and properly displayed during SAMI.

Figure 3-7. Bed Locker/Bed Storage

a. Trunk.

(1) Minimum standards include: all high-dollar-value items locked away trunks labeled with

the owner’s name and all items neat and organized.

b. Underbed Items . Shoes and trunks stored under the bed will be displayed neatly. Shoes

will be in height order (tallest to shortest in order closest to the door). Items under the bed will be

lined flush with the legs of the bed.

3-9. Dresser

a. Inspectable Drawers.

(1) The dresser will be arranged as pictured to display four drawers for SAMI inspection. The

top drawer will be opened to a fist’s distance, and the following three drawers will be staggered

at fist’s distances unless this causes the dresser to collapse forward. In that case, the dresser

drawers may remain closed but are still inspectable.

(2) The top drawer is inspectable for 1CL cadets, the top two drawers are inspectable for 2CL

cadets, and the top three drawers are inspectable for 3-4CL cadets. Extra drawers are

inspectable and can be used to the Cadet’s preference but must be neat and orderly.

(3) Bottom Drawer. The bottom drawer of the dresser and the drawers beneath the wardrobe

are inspectable and can be used to the Cadet’s preference but must be neat and orderly.

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Figure 3-8. Cadet Dresser Setup

b. Quantity of Items . The items shown above are minimum quantity for inspection purposes.

Additional number of authorized items are allowed if drawers maintain an organized and

professional appearance.

c. Nametape . The nametape will be placed on the top left corner. Nametape will not be placed

over any uneven surfaces or breaks in wood or metal.

d. Top Dresser Drawer Standard

(1) Second Class (2CL) – Fourth Class (4CL) will adhere the following standards

Figure 3-9. Underclass (2CL-4CL) Top Dresser Drawer Standard

(a) Under-Class Cadets will display the following as pictured: ammo box, breast plate with felt

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cover, white gloves, one collar and two cuff inserts, chapel belt, and white pants, winter pants,

and garrison cap.

(b) The straps of the ammo box will be flush with the top of the dresser and will be rolled and

folded.

(c) The ammo box will also be flush with the left side of the drawer and will sit on the bottom of

the folds of the straps.

(d) The Full Dress/Dress Gray collar will be flush with the top of the dresser drawer.

(e) The Full Dress/Dress Gray cuffs will be flush with the top of the dresser drawer with the

snaps displayed to the inspectors right.

(f) The felt cover will be flush with the bottom and left of the dresser.

(g) The Breast plate will be centered on felt cover.

(h) The chapel belt will be flush with the bottom of the dresser drawer.

(i) One finger slot of the gloves will touch the bottom of the dresser. Gloves will be clean when

presented.

(j) White pants do not require a button displayed on the waist and will be placed below the

winter pants and flush with the top right corner of the dresser. White Pants will be folded in thirds.

(k) Winter pants will be placed above the white pants and flush with the bottom right corner.

Winter pants will be folded in thirds.

(l) The garrison cap will be placed above the winter pants and flush with the bottom right corner

of the dresser. The class crest (2CL-3CL) will be to the inspectors left.

(m) If the cadet does not have any of the listed items, the cadet will write a notecard stating

their deficiency.

(2) First Class (1CL) will adhere to the following standards:

Figure 3-10. First Class Top Dresser Drawer Standard

(a) First-Class Cadets will display the following as pictured: red sash, chest plate with felt cover,

white gloves, one collar and two cuff inserts, leather belt, and white pants, winter pants, and

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garrison cap.

(b) The waist band of the red sash will be folded once and be flush with the top left corner. The

tassels of the red sash will be flush with the front edge of the drawer.

(c) One finger slot of the gloves will touch the bottom of the dresser.

(d) The Full Dress/Dress Gray collar will be flush with the top of the dresser drawer.

(e) The felt cover will be flush with the bottom and left of the dresser.

(f) The Breast plate will be centered on felt cover.

(g) The Full Dress/Dress Gray cuffs will be flush with the top of the dresser drawer with the

snaps displayed to the inspectors right.

(h) The Leather Sword Belt will be flush with the top of the dresser drawer.

(i) White pants do not require a button displayed on the waist and will be placed below the

winter pants and flush with the top right corner of the dresser. White Pants will be folded in thirds.

(j) Winter pants will be placed above the white pants and flush with the bottom right corner.

Winter pants will be folded in thirds.

(k) The garrison cap will be placed above the winter pants and flush with the bottom right corner

of the dresser with the Class Crest to the inspectors left.

(l) If the cadet does not have any of the listed items, the cadet will write a notecard stating their

deficiency.

e. Second Dresser Drawer Standards

(1) First Class Cadets (1CL) will adhere to the following standards:

(a) Drawer is inspectable and will be neat and orderly.

(b) First Class Cadets can determine what clothing items are included in this drawer.

(2) Second Class through Fourth Class Cadets (2CL-4CL) will adhere to the following

standards:

Figure 3-11. Underclass (2CL-4CL) Second Dresser Drawer Standard

(a) Cadets will display the following as pictured: White Undershirt, ACU Undershirt, APFU or

GYM-A Shirt, APFU Shorts/Trunks, ACU Boot Socks, Black Dress Socks, Reflective Belt.

(b) Shirts. Two white undershirts, Two ACU undershirts, and Two Gym-A shirts will be displayed

as show above. All shirts will be clean and folded 8 in. across with no seams showing (collar or

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sleeve). Shirts will lay flush to the far frame of the dresser.

(c) Shorts. One pair of APFU shorts, and one reflective belt will be displayed as shown above.

APFU shorts will be folded approximately 8 in. across (Due to fabric material) and lay flush with

the bottom of the Gym-A shirt; no seam from the waistband will show. The reflective belt will be

folded neatly below the shorts.

(d) Socks . Six pairs of socks (4 pairs black dress socks, 2 pairs boot socks) IAW AR 670-1 will

be displayed as shown above. Socks will be placed below the shirts and to the left of the shorts.

All socks must be rolled and “smiling” with the opening of the roll facing away from the inspector.

(e) If the cadet does not have any of the listed items, the cadet will write a notecard stating their

deficiency.

f. Third Dresser Drawer Standard

(1) First Class Cadets (1CL) will adhere to the following standards:

(a) Drawer is inspectable and will be neat and orderly.

(b) First Class Cadets can determine what clothing items are included in this drawer.

(2) Second Class through Fourth Class Cadets (2CL-4CL) will adhere to the following

standards:

Figure 3-12. Underclass (2CL-4CL) Third Dresser Drawer Standard

(a) Cadets will display the following as pictured: ACU Blouse and ACU Trousers.

(b) ACU Blouses. One ACU blouse will be clean and sterile with no rank, folded as

pictured. They will be folded in half and lay flush with the bottom, top, and right frames of

the drawer.

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(c) ACU Pants . One pair of ACU pants will be folded and be centered in the middle of

the remaining space in the drawer. They will be folded twice widthwise and displayed

with the left front pocket shown. No boot blouse strings will be shown. Buttons will be

buttoned as worn.

(d) If the cadet does not have any of the listed items, the cadet will write a notecard stating

their deficiency.

g. Fourth Dresser Drawer Standard

(1) First Class Cadets (1CL) will adhere to the following standards:

(a) Drawer is inspectable and will be neat and orderly.

(b) First Class Cadets can determine what clothing items are included in this drawer.

(2) Second Class through Fourth Class Cadets (2CL-4CL)

Figure 3-13. Underclass (2CL-4CL) Fourth Dresser Drawer Standard

(a) Cadets will display the following as pictured: As for Class Shirt and White over Gray Shirt.

(b) As for Class Shirt. One As for Class shirt with the top of the collar flush with the left

side of the drawer and folded in half, meeting flush at the middle of the drawer." The

shirts will be clean and sterile as shown.

(c) White over Gray Shirt . One White over Gray with the top of the collar flush with the

right side of the drawer and folded in half, meeting flush at the middle of the drawer."

(d) The shirts will be clean and sterile as shown.

(e) If the cadet does not have any of the listed items, the cadet will write a notecard stating

their deficiency.

3-10. Wardrobes

a. General Items.

(1) Wardrobe Drawers. The top and bottom drawers of the wardrobe can be used to the

Cadet’s preference.

(2) Rank. Rank on uniforms will correspond to that of the Cadet.

(3) Hangers. The uniforms will hang from issued wooden hangers only. The front of all

uniforms will be oriented to face towards the entrance door to the room. All uniforms will be

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evenly spaced and canted at a forty-five-degree angle with the concave portion of the hanger

and the curved portion of the hanger’s hook facing the door.

(4) Civilian Clothes. First-Class Cadets are authorized to hang two pairs of civilian pants,

shirts, or dresses in a professional manner to the right of their ACUs.

(5) Footwear.

(a) Shoe Order. Shoes will be displayed in the following order from left to right: combat boots,

low quarters, and pumps (optional for Female Cadets). The shoes listed above will be displayed

year-round.

(b) Shoe Display. The first pair of shoes displayed will be flush against the wall with the toes

flush against the edge of the wardrobe. Boots and low quarters will be displayed with laces

pulled tight, tucked in, and without socks in them. All boots and low quarters will be displayed in

a clean, polished, or buffed, and serviceable manner. Boots that are muddy/dirty will be cleaned

and then kept in the hallway on a sheet of newspaper until they are dry, after which they will be

returned to their proper place.

(c) Shower Shoes. When looking into the wardrobe, shower shoes will be in the back left of

wardrobe with heels against the wall.

b. Wardrobe Orientation for Two Cadets in a Two Person Room

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be centered on the wardrobe shelf.

(2) Uniform Order. The chest of the uniforms will be facing the door in the following order from

left to right: Full Dress, India Whites, Dress Gray, White Over Gray, sweater (Optional), Long-

Sleeve As-For-Class with tie, Short Sleeve As- For-Class and ACUs. All uniforms and shoes will

be displayed as worn. All uniform items will be displayed year-round.

(3) Head Gear. Head gear will be displayed in the following order from left to right: White Over

Gray cover, As-For-Class cover, and Tar Bucket. The plume or feathers will be stored to the

right of the tar bucket when viewed by the inspector or directly behind it due to hat sizes or

space restrictions. The hat brass will be shined with the tar bucket free of fingerprints.

Figure 3-14. Upper-Class (1CL-3CL) Wardrobe/Two-Person Room

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Figure 3-15. Fourth Class (4CL) Wardrobe/Two-Person Room

c. Wardrobe Orientation for Three Cadets in Two-Person Room.

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be centered on the wardrobe shelf.

(2) Uniform Order. The chest of the uniforms will face the door. The left wardrobe will contain

uniforms of the first Cadet alphabetically and the Full Dress, India Whites, and Dress Gray of

the second Cadet. The wardrobe on the right will contain the sweater (Optional), Long-Sleeve

As for Class, Short Sleeve As for Class and the ACU’s of the second Cadet and the uniforms of

the third Cadet. All uniforms will be evenly spaced and canted at a forty-five-degree angle with

the concave portion of the hanger and the curved portion of the hanger’s hook facing the door.

(3) Headgear. The second cadet will display his/her head gear on the shelf in the coat closet.

(4) Footwear. The second Cadet will display his/her footwear on the right-side of the first

Cadet’s wardrobe (left wardrobe) in the same order as detailed above. The first Cadet’s shower

shoes will occupy the back left of the wardrobe, the second Cadet’s shower shoes in the back

right of the same wardrobe, and the third Cadet’s shower shoes will be in the back left of the

right wardrobe.

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Figure 3-16. All Classes Wardrobe - Three Cadets in a Two-Person Room

d. Wardrobe Orientation for Four Cadets in Three-Person Room.

(1) Uniforms. The left wardrobe will contain uniforms of the first Cadet and the Full Dress,

India Whites, and Dress Gray of the second Cadet. The wardrobe in the middle will contain the

sweater (Optional), Long-Sleeve As-For-Class, Short Sleeve As-For-Class and the ACU’s of the

second Cadet and the uniforms of the third Cadet. The third wardrobe will contain the uniforms

of the fourth Cadet.

(2) Headgear. The second cadet will display his/her head gear on the shelf in the coat closet

in the same order described above.

(3) Footgear. The second Cadet will display his/ her footgear on the right-side of the first

Cadet’s wardrobe (left wardrobe). The first Cadet’s shower shoes will occupy the back left of the

wardrobe, the second Cadet’s shower shoes in the back right of the same wardrobe, and the

third Cadet’s shower shoes will be in the back left of the middle wardrobe. The fourth Cadet’s

shower shoes will be in the back left of the right wardrobe.

3-11. Coat Closet

a. Coat Closet, General.

(1) Storage. Cadets may store miscellaneous items in rooms with the overhead storage.

(2) Brooms. One per room positioned in the coat closet on the side of the closet nearest the

doors.

(3) Storage. Cadets can store miscellaneous items in rooms with the overhead storage

compartment above the coat closet.

b. Coat Closet – Two-Person Room

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be centered on the wardrobe shelf in alphabetical order.

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(2) Uniforms

(a) Uniforms left to right: Raincoat, Long-O, Parka with knitted cap in pocket nearest to center

of the room, Black Jacket, Gore-Tex, Fleece, APFU Jacket with APFU Pants underneath, and

Bathrobe. All uniforms will be oriented so that front is facing the entrance to the room door.

Running shoes will be displayed as pictured above.

(b) All uniforms and shoes will be displayed as worn.

(c) The hooks of the hangers will be canted 45 degrees with the concave portion of the

hanger and the curved part of the hook facing the entrance of the door.

(3) Headgear

(a) For this room configuration, no head gear will be displayed on overhead shelf of coat

closet.

(b) Knit Cap. Neatly stored in pocket of parka nearest the center of the room.

Figure 3-17. Coat Closet: Two Cadets in Two-person room

c. Coat Closet – Three Cadets in Two-Person Room

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be centered on the wardrobe shelf.

(2) Uniforms.

(a) Uniforms left to right: Raincoat, Long-O, Parka with knitted cap in pocket nearest to center

of the room, Black Jacket, Gore-Tex, Fleece, APFU Jacket with APFU Pants underneath, and

Bathrobe.

(b) All uniforms will be oriented so that front is facing the entrance to the room door. Running

shoes will be displayed as pictured above.

(c) All uniforms and shoes will be displayed as worn.

(d) The hooks of the hangers will be canted 45 degrees with the concave portion of the

hanger and the curved part of the hook facing the entrance of the door.

(3) Headgear.

(a) Head Gear left to right: White Cover, Gray Cover and Tar Bucket.

(b) Knit Cap. Neatly stored in pocket of parka nearest the center of the room.

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Figure 3-18. Coat Closet: Three Cadets in Two-person room

3-12. Rifle Rack

a. Rifle Rack, General.

(1) Rifle Rack. Rifles will always be secured using a T-bar and lock and will not be charged.

(2) Sabers. For authorized Cadets, display in rifle rack in lieu of rifle with complete assembly.

The crest on the saber’s hilt will face the inspector. The saber will be on the side of the lock bar

nearest the inspector.

b. Under-Class Rifle Rack – Two-Person Room

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be placed in alphabetical order from left to right, centered on each rifle.

(2) Rifles. Rifles will be displayed as shown above for a two-person room. They will be place

in alphabetical order from left to right.

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Figure 3-19. Rifle Rack: Two Cadets in Two-person room Rifle Storage

c. Under-Class Rifle Rack – Three-Person Room

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be placed in alphabetical order from left to right, centered on each rifle.

(2) Rifles. Rifles will be displayed as shown above for a three-person room. They will be place

in alphabetical order from left to right.

Figure 3-20. Rifle Rack: Three Cadets in Two-person room Rifle Storage

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d. First-Class Sabers – Two-Person Room

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be placed in alphabetical order from left to right, centered on each saber.

(2) Sabers. Sabers will be displayed as shown above for a two-person room. They will be

place in alphabetical order from left to right. The crest on the saber’s hilt will face the inspector.

The saber will be on the side of the lock bar nearest the inspector.

Figure 3-21. Two Cadets in Two Person Room Saber Storage

e. First-Class Sabers – Three-Person Room

(1) Nametapes. Nametapes will be cut to fit widthwise; length will remain the same.

Nametapes will be placed in alphabetical order from left to right, centered on each saber.

(2) Sabers. Sabers will be displayed as shown above for a three-person room. They will be

place in alphabetical order from left to right. The crest on the saber’s hilt will face the inspector.

The saber will be on the side of the lock bar nearest the inspector.

Figure 3-22. Three Cadets in Two Person Room Saber Storage

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3-13. HVAC

a. HVAC in Cadet Rooms. Cadets have multiple vents within their room for airflow from the

HVAC system (Air Conditioning/Heat). Cadets are prohibited from hanging any items from any

vents.

b. Cadet rooms have a Gray Colored HVAC Panel within their rooms. Cadets will ensure that

there are no items within a 2’ foot distance from the panel to allow maintenance personnel to

access the panel.

c. HVAC Control . The dial is used for temperature control. The button to the right of the dial is

used to turn the fan on and off for Cadet’s preferences.

Figure 3-23. HVAC Panel and Thermostat.

3-14. Ventilation/Exhaust Fans

Cadets are authorized to have one fan per person in their room. This fan may be of the desktop

variety or a box fan. The box fan will be located on the windowsill when in use. For SAMI, the

box fan will be stored in the trunk room or in the shelving above the Wardrobe.

3-15. Door (Including Locking Mechanism)

a. Appearance of Room Doors.

(1) Only SHARP Resource, Active Shooter Resource, and Mental Health cards will be taped

to the back of doors in barracks without door mirrors.

(2) Barracks with door mirrors will place these cards over the rifle rack.

(3) Holiday decorations may be placed on the inside or outside of doors in the barracks area

during the month of December at the TAC Team’s discretion and will be removed prior to

departure on Winter Leave.

b. Nametapes. Nametapes will be displayed outside the door in the nametape bracket and

descend in alphabetical order according to last name. Nametapes will be flush to the left of

the nametape bracket.

c. Clipboard . Inspection sheets will be displayed on the clipboard hanging outside the

door. If no clipboard hook is present, the clipboard will be located on top of the door

nametape or the rifle rack.

d. Authorization for changes. Company TACs are the approval authority for any

changes to the standards within this paragraph.

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Figure 3-24. Exterior and Interior Door.

3-16. Windows and Blinds

a. Window operation . Cadets will keep windows closed all times. During the summer and

winter months, Cadets will keep windows closed to maintain the integrity of the HVAC system.

Keeping windows open during warmer or cooler weather can de-regulate temperatures within

the barracks causing un-necessary and wasteful use of the HVAC System. If the HVAC system

within the barracks is not working, Cadets are authorized to open windows to provide for proper

temperature regulation within their barracks rooms.

b. Windows during Inspection Periods.

(1) Shades will be rolled up completely during Saturday Morning Inspections (SAMI) and the

morning inspection period (AMI).

(2) During AMI and PMI, windows can remain open in barracks when Air Conditioning is not

operational in Barracks. Otherwise, windows will remain closed to prevent wasteful heating and

cooling of the barracks.

(3) During SAMI, all occupants’ backpacks will be stored in the windowsill.

c. Windows during Parades. During parades and ceremonies, all windows visible to the

ceremony will be closed completely and the shades of those windows will be down.

d. Window Ledges (Exterior).

(1) Cadets are not authorized to display or store anything on the outside of windows or

window ledges.

(2) Appropriate spirit posters may be displayed from windows up to one week prior to the

event but must be removed no later than the day following the event.

(3) In addition, Cadets may not throw anything out of their window for any reason.

e. Windowsill (Interior). If three Cadets are in a two-person room, the third Cadet will display

his/her books on the windowsill in height order from left to right.

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Figure 3-25. Windowsill (Left) and Windowsill for SAMI (Right)

3-17. Desk, Chair, and Bookshelf

a. Monitors in Cadet Rooms. Two monitors are allowed per Cadet. The one additional monitor

will not be more than 28” diagonally.

b. Drawers and Surface . Desk drawers and desk surface will be neatly organized, and

knickknacks will not detract from the room’s military appearance.

c. Drawers . Drawers are authorized to contain small articles that are neatly arranged. Small

boxes may be used to keep miscellaneous items organized within the drawers.

d. Books/Bookshelves.

Figure 3-26. Proper Book Storage on Cadet Bookshelf

(1) Books. Books will be placed in descending height order from left to right See figure above

for the proper display of books on the bookshelf. Cadets without a bookshelf will display their

books on the windowsill in the same manner.

(2) Bookshelves. For the storage of books and other study materials not capable of being

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placed in drawer. Calendars and other items will not be affixed to the front or sides of the

bookshelves.

3-18. Trunk Rooms

a. Companies will arrange trunk rooms in accordance with their Regimental policies. Minimum

standards include: all high-dollar-value items locked away, lockers and trunks labeled with the

owner’s name, and all items neat and organized. Items will be stored on pallets whenever

possible to preclude water damage. The chain of command will ensure that there are no loose

OCIE/TA-50 items in the trunk room unsecured.

b. The trunk rooms will remain locked and only be opened with the authorization and

supervision of the company chain of command. Supervision process will be the CCQ issuing out

and have the Cadet sign out/ sign in the trunk rooms keys on an official DA Form 5513 (Key

Issue and Turn In).

3-19. Miscellaneous Items

a. Food Storage in Rooms . Cadets may remove take-out meals, fresh fruit, cookies, pastries,

sandwiches, and beverages after meals in the mess hall if the food is for immediate

consumption or storage in the company/staff refrigerator. Perishable items will be immediately

consumed or stored in the refrigerator; nonperishable items can be stored and displayed in a

sealable food storage container in the Cadet’s room. Cadets may also take dairy items for

immediate consumption or for storage in an authorized company/staff refrigerator. Cadets are

not authorized to remove condiments, tableware, utensils, or other items from the mess hall.

Proper storage, and disposal, of food in the barracks is mandatory to prevent rodent problems.

b. Nametapes. Nametapes are only required on the name plate located outside the door,

dressers, desks, rifle racks, beds, and bathroom locker. They will be made using Arial font, size

24, bold, uppercase, aligned left on a 5”x1” strip of paper. The standard is last name, first and

middle initial, and class year. See figure below for an example of a properly formatted

nametape. The nametapes on the dressers, desks, and beds will be placed on the top left most

corner on the metal frame when viewed from the front by the inspector. Nametapes will not span

over uneven surfaces. If a furniture item blocks the left most corner, the nametape will be shifted

right from the corner until in view of the inspector. The nametape for the rifle racks will be evenly

spaced over the rifle or saber, in alphabetical order from left to right when viewed by the

inspector and cut to fit. The nametape on the bathroom locker will be centered and cut to fit.

c. Authorized Items.

(1) Devices. The electrical appliances that a Cadet may keep in their room is at the discretion

of company TAC Teams and they must be properly maintained and turned off or unplugged

when not in use.

(2) Authorized Extension Cords. An extension cord may be used but must be kept out of view

during an inspection. It is unauthorized to plug a power strip into an extension cord.

(3) Authorized Power Strips. A power strip may be used to facilitate the use of a Cadet

computer and necessary devices such as a monitor. It must be kept beneath the desk and out

of view. A power strip must also be surge protected, and it is unauthorized to add additional

cords that increase the number of outlets on a power strip, such as plugging in an additional

power strip into the one authorized power strip.

(4) Electrical Appliances and Power Strips. Each Cadet in a room is authorized one power

strip and one extension cord. A power strip or extension cord is only authorized to be plugged

into its own wall socket, as any other arrangement poses a safety risk and fire hazard.

(5) Lights in Cadet Rooms. Cadets are authorized one set of decorative lights (string lights)

per cadet not exceeding 10 feet in length. Lights must not be hung on walls using adhesive to

prevent damage to paint.

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(6) Backpack/Book Bag. All black without a logo. If it has identifiable logo, it needs to be

blacked out with a black marker. During AMI, the backpack can be stored under its respective

Cadet’s desk or on the windowsill. During SAMI, all occupants’ backpacks will be stored in the

windowsill.

(7) Projectors. A projector is classified as any device that displays a screen on a wall or sheet.

First-, Second, and Third-Class cadets are authorized to have a projector. Third-Class cadets

are prohibited from using personal projectors in their rooms during Evening Study Period (ESP).

(8) Speakers. Only upper-three classes are authorized to have speakers. Each person is only

authorized two speakers. Speakers larger than the volume of a 12” x 12” x 12” speaker are not

authorized.

(9) Candles. Candles may be warmed using an electric candle warmer and will not be lit with

an open flame under any circumstances.

(10) Non-issued Furniture. Only First-Class Cadets are authorized one additional furniture

piece (couches, non-office chairs, shelving systems, etc.) per room. Non-issued furniture pieces

must be neutral in color, should not over-clutter rooms, and must be regularly cleaned. The only

authorized neutral colors are gray, tan, brown, black, white, beige, OD Green, and navy blue.

(11) Plants. Each Cadet is authorized one small potted plant so long as it is maintained and

the general area around the plant is cleaned.

(12) Towels. Each cadet is authorized one solid white or earth toned color towel to be hung on

the towel racks within a Cadet room to be used at the Cadet’s discretion. Cadets must wash this

towel once a week if displayed. Cadets are not required to hang or display a washcloth.

(13) Video Game Systems. Only First-, Second-, and Third-Class cadets are authorized to

have video game systems. Video game systems may not be used by Third- Class cadets during

ESP.

(14) Bayonets. The bayonet will be secured in the individual’s lock box or footlocker when not

in use.

(15) Beverage Containers. Containers will always be kept inside on the windowsills and will

be clean when not in use.

(16) Boodle Box. Metal or plastic with sealable cover. Such storage boxes must be stored in

overhead cabinets or in the bottom desk drawer. They will not be displayed in any other part of

the room.

(17) Prescription Medication. Cadets with prescription medication must lock it in their lock box

when they return to quarters. Prescription medication must always be locked away when not in

use by or in the possession of the prescribed Cadet.

d. Unauthorized Items/Locations.

(1) Devices. Cooking appliances such as hot plates, electric frying pans, toasters or toaster

ovens, waffle makers, electric grills, crockpots, popcorn poppers, rice cookers, and any other

electrical appliances for cooking purposes are not permitted. In addition, large appliances such

as air conditioners and refrigerators are not authorized.

(2) Pets. Cadets are not authorized to keep any animals as pets in the Cadet barracks.

(3) Drug Paraphernalia. Cadets are not authorized to possess, maintain, or use drug

paraphernalia to include hookah pipes in the barracks or anywhere on the West Point Military

Reservation. In accordance with federal law, all forms of tobacco are strictly prohibited inside

government buildings, including the barracks. Use of electronic cigarettes and electronic hookah

pens are also not authorized in the barracks or any other government building.

(4) Weapons. Knives over three inches in blade length (excluding the issue bayonet and

saber), switchblades of any length and martial arts style weaponry are prohibited in the

barracks.

(5) Barracks Rooftops. Cadet barracks rooftops are always off limits for Cadets.

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Figure 3-27. Properly Formatted Nametape

Chapter 4

Visitors in Barracks

See USCC Pamphlet 600-20 on the USMA G5 Publications Library page for guidance regarding

visitors in the barracks.

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Appendix A. Inspection Checklists

A - 1.

Morning Inspection (AMI) Checklist

Inspection Guidelines

a. Major Inspection Items: 4

b. Minor Inspection Items: 34

c. RED Box = Major Gig , WHITE Box = Minor Gig

d. 1 Major and more than 2 minors per category result in AMI failure

e. AMI Intent: For cadets to maintain general room cleanliness, to prepare for SAMI inspections, and to report

deficiencies early to fix them before the SAMI inspection.

Administrative

Pass

Gig

Comment

Nametapes neatly cut to size (5”x1”), formatted (ALL CAPS,

Arial font, size 24), and located outside the door, dressers,

desks, rifle racks, beds, and bathroom locker.

Work orders submitted and labeled with a 3x5 notecard.

Notecards for deficient items (Minor Gig given if deficiency was

preventable, no gig if unpreventable).

Doors open.

Excessive failure of minor inspection item or general apathy towards

inspection.

General

Pass

Gig

Comment

Floor swept, to include under furniture.

All surfaces clean and dusted.

No air conditioning units or space heaters present.

Uniform footwear displayed IAW USCC Pam 420-1. Boots

clean and low quarters highly shined with edge dressing.

Coat Closet

Pass

Gig

Comment

Overhead storage compartment organized.

Athletic shoes organized with laces tucked in.

All uniforms displayed in order, as worn, and clean without

wrinkles (civilian coats IAW class privileges in IAW USCC

Pam 420-1).

Wardrobe

Pass

Gig

Comment

Dresser: Clothing folded and arranged neatly in drawers.

Covers: White, Gray, Parade. Clean, dusted, and brass shined.

Wooden hangers evenly spaced and oriented at 45 degrees.

All uniforms displayed in order, as worn, and clean without

wrinkles (duplicate uniforms missing rank, name, insignia

authorized).

Civilian clothes: 1CL: 2, 2CL: 2, 3CL: 0, 4CL: 0

Inspectable BAG drawer in 1 st dresser drawer (ALL).

All other drawers not specified neatly organized in a military manner.

Barracks and Room: _______________________________

Inspector/Position: _________________ Company/REGT : _____________________

Date: _____________________________

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Sink Area

Pass

Gig

Comment

Storage space open (medicine cabinets, laundry bins, beneath

sink).

Mirror cleaned with no streaks/smudges.

Metal surfaces shined.

Medicine cabinet items height ordered IAW USCC Pam 420-1

Coffee pot cleaned with filter open (if displayed).

Faucet/sink clean and dry, free of smudges, no dirt/grime in

crevices, stopper shut.

Laundry in green bag, tied, less than half-full, opening facing up.

Items/area under sink cleaned and neatly organized.

No trash or recycling in room.

Beds

Pass

Gig

Comment

Blanket and sheets are tucked in tightly and hospital corners are

folded at 45 degrees.

Only issued linens used.

Pillow folded in half in clean pillowcase, corners tucked-in, main

folding facing foot of the bed.

Green comforter folded IAW USCC Pam 420-1.

Bed is made with 2 or more clean sheets and gray blanket. Bunks

are made opposite of each other.

Desk Area

Pass

Gig

Comment

Windows clean and streak-free with blinds up.

Books in height order IAW USCC Pam 420-1

Knickknacks do not detract from military appearance of the room

with no large leisure items.

Authorized electronics only, clean, and neat.

Items in drawers neatly organized.

Comments:

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Room Maintenance Checklist

Location

Status

Comments

Door

Go/ No-Go

Door Lock

Go/ No-Go

Overhead Storage Areas

Go/ No-Go

Wardrobes

Go/ No-Go

Wardrobe Drawers

Go/ No-Go

Coat Closet

Go/ No-Go

Weapons Rack

Go/ No-Go

Sink Light

Go/ No-Go

Medicine Cabinet

Go/ No-Go

Sink

Go/ No-Go

Laundry Bins

Go/ No-Go

Towel Racks

Go/ No-Go

Ceiling Lights

Go/ No-Go

Floor

Go/ No-Go

Ceiling

Go/ No-Go

Wall

Go/ No-Go

Desk Lights

Go/ No-Go

Electrical Covers & Outlets

Go/ No-Go

Light Switch & Cover

Go/ No-Go

Heater

Go/ No-Go

Window(s)

Go/ No-Go

Window Shades

Go/ No-Go

Other

Go/ No-Go

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Saturday Morning Inspection (SAMI) Checklist

Inspection Guidelines

a. Reporting Procedure: Cadets may sit and utilize a computer (no music, movies, entertainment). Upon entry of

inspector, ranking cadet stands to attention, calls room to “Attention!” or “At ease!”, then reports: Sir/Ma'am/Sergeant

Major/Sergeant, CDT_, two levels down (i.e. _squad, platoon for a Company Commander), reports. (End with unit

greeting) [Cadets remain at parade rest/attention during inspection]

b. Major Gig Allowance: 1/2/3/4CL: 0

c. Minor Inspection Items: 8 Categories with 41 total inspectable items

(1) Number of allowable minor gigs per category: 2

(2) If the total minor gigs in a category surpass the category limit (More than 2), a major gig is incurred.

(3) The inspector may choose to redeem 1 minor gig for open, neat, and clean trunks (1 per room)

d. RED Box= Major Gig, WHITE Box = Minor Gig:

e. Add up gigs in far-right column. Post final numbers in box on top right of 1st page.

Administrative

Pass

Gig

Comment

Nametapes neatly cut to size, formatted (ALL

CAPS, Arial font, size 24), and displayed (door

display, desk, bed, rifle rack,

and bureau. Displayed IAW USCC Pam 420-1.

Work orders submitted

Notecards for deficient items (Minor Gig given if

deficiency was preventable, no gig if unpreventable)

Current ACT Poster, SHARP, and Active Shooter

Guidance displayed on the back of door.

Doors open. Cadets pass uniform inspection

Ranking CDT properly reports in proper uniform and

rank

Adequate effort to prepare room for inspection

No 100MPH Tape on Front of Door or Walls

Total Pass/Gigs

General Appearance and Set Up

Pass

Gig

Comment

Floor swept and mopped, to include under furniture

All surfaces clean and dusted

All furniture is one-fist distance from the wall

No cooking equipment in the room (hotplates, frying

pans, etc.

No air conditioning units or space heaters present

Uniform footwear displayed IAW USCC Pam 420-1.

Boots clean and low quarters highly shined.

Total Pass/Gigs

Barracks and Room: _____________________

Inspector/Position: _________________ Company/REGT : _____________________

Date: _____________________________

Minor Gigs:

Major Gigs:

Pass / Fail

(Circle One)

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Coat Closet

Pass

Gig

Comment

Overhead storage compartment open 90 degrees.

Athletic shoes organized and displayed as worn.

All uniforms displayed in order, as worn,

labeled, and clean without wrinkles (civilian

coats IAW class privileges in USCC Pam 420-1

Broom and dustpan stored neatly on the side

closest to the door (if applicable)

Total Pass/Gigs

Beds

Pass

Gig

Comment

Bed made, Blanket and sheets are tucked in

tightly, and hospital corners are folded at 45

degrees

Pillow folded in half in clean pillowcase, corners

tucked in, main folding facing foot of the bed

Green comforter folded IAW USCC PAM 420-1

Bed unlocked with storage neat and with no loose

items IAW USCC PAM 420-1 (1 st -2 nd Class)

TA-50 in bed storage is clean and serviceable

IAW USCC PAM 420-1 picture (3 rd -4 th Class)

Total Pass/Gigs

Wardrobe

Pass

Gig

Comment

Overhead storage open 90 degrees with items

neatly organize

Covers: White, Gray, Parade. Clean, dusted,

labeled, and brass shined

Wooden hangers evenly spaced and canted 45

degrees with the curved part of the hook facing the

entrance of the room.

All uniforms displayed in order, as worn,

labeled, and clean without wrinkles (Duplicated

uniforms are authorized to be missing rank and

name)

Bottom drawers neat and organized

Maximum of 2 civilian clothes hanging per

wardrobe (1CL & 2CL)

Total Pass/Gigs

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Bureau

Pass

Gig

Comment

Inspectable BAG drawer in 1 st dresser drawer

IAW USCC PAM 420-1 (All Classes)

Inspectable uniform drawer in 2 nd dresser drawer

USCC PAM 420-1 (2-4 th Class) / Neat and

organized (1 st Class)

Inspectable uniform drawer in 3 rd dresser drawer

USCC PAM 420-1 (3-4 th Class) / Neat and

organized (1-2 nd Class)

Inspectable uniform drawer in 4 th dresser drawer

USCC PAM 420-1 (3-4th Class) / Neat and

organized (1-2 nd Class)

All other drawers neat and organized (All Classes)

Total Pass/Gigs

Sink Area

Pass

Gig

Comment

Storage space open (medicine cabinets open

90 degrees, laundry bins open a fist-distance,

cabinet under sink open 90 degrees)

Mirror cleaned with no streaks/smudges

Items in medicine cabinet height ordered IAW

USCC PAM 420-1

Coffee pot cleaned with filter open (if displayed)

Faucet/sink clean and dry, free of smudges, no

dirt/grime in crevices, stopper shut

Laundry in green bag, tied, less than half-full,

opening facing up (tied to bed post in Scott

Barracks)

Items/area under sink cleaned and neatly

organized

Trashcan & Recycle Bin clean, empty, displayed

on sink counter

Total Pass/Gigs

Desk Area

Pass

Gig

Comment

Windows clean and streak-free (inside glass) with

blinds entirely up

Books in height order IAW USCC PAM 420-1

Knickknacks and extraneous items do not detract

from military appearance of the room.

Authorized electronics only, clean, and neat

USCC PAM 420-1 open on computer

Items in desk drawers neatly organized

One black backpack per person (logos subdued)

displayed on the windowsill

Total Pass/Gigs

Comments:

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Common Area Checklist

Bathrooms

Pass

Gig

Comment

All lockers neat and organized

All drying items on hangers

Free of trash and debris

Work orders identified with an index card

Total Pass/Gigs

Hallways / Stairwells

Pass

Gig

Comment

Clear of Trash

Floors Swept

Clutter free (except DPW supplies and work carts)

All doors with uniform nametapes

CoC signs displayed

Display cases, CoC tables, etc. dusted

Work orders identified with an index card

Total Pass/Gigs

Cadet Charge of Quarters (CCQ)

Pass

Gig

Comment

Neat and Professional in appearance

All items in the company fridge labeled with name and

date

Sign out book present

Floors swept and mopped

Shelves dusted

Most updated SOP and policy letters readily available

via laptop

No storage of miscellaneous items

Work order identified and marked with an index card

Total Pass/Gigs

Study Room

Pass

Gig

Comment

Neat and military in appearance

Floors swept and mopped

Shelves dusted

No excess storage of miscellaneous items

Work order identified and marked with an index card

Total Pass/Gigs

Trunk Rooms

Pass

Gig

Comment

Hallways clear of all items

Swept/Free of Trash

Neat and Organized with HVI Secured

Total Pass/Gigs

Comments:

Inspector/Position: _________________